An historical disquisition concerning the knowledge which the ancients had of India; and the progress of trade with that country prior to the discovery of the passage to it by the Cape of Good Hope. With an appendix, containing observations on the Civil Policy - the Laws and Judicial Proceedings - the Arts - the Sciences - and Religious Institutions, of the Indians. By William Robertson, D. D. F. R. S. Ed. Principal of the University, and Historiographer to his Majesty for Scotland.

People / Organizations

• William Robertson (Author)

Imprint

Basil: printed and sold by J. J. Tourneisen, MDCCXCII. [1792]

Publication year

1792-1792

ESTC No.

T78954

Grub Street ID

300644

Description

viii,366,[24]p.,plates : maps ; 8⁰

Note

With an index.